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Silver Laus and Siim Raadik are the founders of Shroomwell, an innovative Estonian company dedicated to harnessing the power of functional mushrooms and fungi to improve human health and the environment. With over a decade of experience in the mushroom industry, Silver and Siim have become pioneers in producing high-quality, scientifically backed mushroom-based wellness products. They are passionate advocates for the potential of mushrooms not only to enhance cognitive function and immunity but also to create sustainable, eco-friendly solutions that could significantly impact industries ranging from agriculture to pharmaceuticals. Shroomwell combines the wisdom of ancestors with modern-day science and run farms in Estonia, Sweden and USA covering an area of over 700 hectares, that’s 2x size of central park in New York.
On this episode we talk about:
The role of mushrooms in enhancing human health and productivity.The environmental impact of fungi and their potential to address issues like pollution and climate change.The underappreciated importance of mushrooms in the global ecosystem and why they are gaining popularity.Key challenges in the functional mushroom industry, including quality control and regulation.The science behind various types of mushrooms and their specific benefits (e.g., Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Reishi).Scaling mushroom-based innovations for global environmental sustainability.Use promo code: POS20 to get 20% off your first purchase at https://shroomwell.com==
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This is an excerpt from our previous conversation with Taavet Hinrikus on brave early stage building decisions and scrappy marketing tactics of Wise (Ex-Transferwise):
How to build trust when nobody knows your companyMaximizing marketing efficiency on low budgetsSwitching your mindset from waiting to doingTaavet Hinrikus is a partner at Plural, a VC investing in founders on a mission to change the world through technology. He co-founded the legendary Estonian unicorn Wise (initially Transferwise) in 2010, where he was CEO and later Chairman, which went public in the first-ever direct listing in Europe in 2021. Prior to that, Taavet was Skype’s Director of Strategy until 2008, starting as its first employee. He’s been an active investor supporting more than 100 companies globally. More recently he co-founded Jōhvi Coding School to help increase the number of people with coding skills in Estonia.
Listen to the full conversation with Taavet here on Episode 160:
Link to SpotifyLink to Apple Podcastshttps://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/episodes/160-taavet-hinrikus==
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Nick McEvily is a seasoned entrepreneur and product strategist with a track record that speaks volumes. Backed by Mark Cuban and with over $40 million in venture funding, Nick has developed multiple top 5 ranked apps in the App Store and played a pivotal role in scaling one of his companies to become the #2 fastest growing software company in North America in 2023, according to Deloitte. With a deep expertise in finding and maintaining product-market fit, Nick’s insights on human-centered design, product obsession, and scaling businesses are invaluable to any aspiring entrepreneur.
On this episode we talk about:
Defining and Achieving Product-Market FitHow to Recognize False Indicators of SuccessStrategies for Listening to UsersBalancing Data and Intuition in Product DevelopmentMaintaining Product-Market Fit Over TimeFostering a Culture of Experimentation and Risk-takingResources referenced in the episode:
Superhuman Product Market Fit framework - https://review.firstround.com/how-superhuman-built-an-engine-to-find-product-market-fit/Jobs to be done framework - https://jobs-to-be-done.com/jobs-to-be-done-a-framework-for-customer-needs-c883cbf61c90==
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This is an excerpt from our previous conversation on the importance of validating your product before building it:
How to get ture validation for your productWhat is fake validationWhy you should not be afraid to do things manually at first
Martins Vaivars is the CEO and Co-founder of RivalSense, an AI-based tool designed to help businesses monitor their competitors. He is a serial entrepreneur, this being his fourth company, thus on top of practical AI software building knowledge, Martins also brings plenty of learnings from his previous startups.Listen to the full conversation with Frank here on Episode 169:
Link to Apple PodcastsLink to Spotifyhttps://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/episodes/169-martins-vaivars==
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Imagine knowing which companies are checking out your site, tracking their behavior on your site, and integrating all this into your CRM.
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Olesja Bondarenko is the Founder and CEO of Nanordica Medical, a cutting edge deep science medtech company developing wound dressings using nanotechnologies. The company recently raised 1.75mEUR from such investors as Superangel and Specialist VC and they have leapfrogged the long medtech time to revenue by launching a product for animals before shipping a product approved for human use.
On this episode we talk about:
Introduction to Nanotechnology and MedtechChallenges of Building a Deep Tech StartupImportance of Regulatory and Business Development in MedtechFundraising and Communicating with InvestorsScientific Mindset vs. Business DevelopmentIterative Processes in Product DevelopmentResources referenced in the episode:
Book Traction by Gino Wickman - https://books.google.lv/books/about/Traction.html?id=88b51eSsiXgC&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=yNATO Innovation Fund - https://www.nif.fund/==
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This is an excerpt from our previous conversation on the importance of adjusting your personality to each sales prospect:
What AI tools you can use to prepare. Why mirroring is important. How much of it is natural and how much can be taught. How not to become creepy with the abundance of information available online.
Link to Apple PodcastsLink to Spotifyhttps://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/episodes/172-frank-sondors
Frank Sondors is a seasoned sales expert and the Founder and CEO of Salesforge. With over a decade of experience in the sales industry, Frank has honed his skills in helping businesses navigate the complex landscape of sales and distribution. Frank’s company, Salesforge, is at the forefront of this innovation, helping businesses streamline their sales processes and improve their email outreach. Salesforge is also one of the truly most Baltic startups - a company based in Estonia with founders from Latvia and Lithuania. They recently secured half a million in pre-seed funding, but even before that have managed to build their ARR to $1M with a team of just 4 people.
Listen to the full conversation with Frank here on Episode 172:==
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Eduard Titov and Jurate Plungyte are the co-founders of Joiner App, an innovative socialization platform designed to help people connect and form meaningful relationships in their local communities. With backgrounds at companies like Tinder, Uber, and Ogilvy, the Joiner team brings a wealth of experience to their mission of addressing loneliness and fostering genuine social interactions.
On this episode we talk about:
Why Build Another Social NetworkChallenges of Launching in a Saturated MarketGrowth Strategies and Marketing TacticsHow to Build User Experience and Product Design That WorksBuilding in Trust and Safety in Social PlatformsThe Role of AI in Social Interactions==
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Elvis Kruze is the founder of eksplodemedia.com - a content creation strategy and execution agency. Elvis has helped his clients get over 1Bn views in the past 2 years on social media. He is working with famous YouTubers such as Mike Thurston and his agency specializes in helping brands, influencers & entrepreneurs produce consistent short form content to grow organically.
How Short Form Video is Taking Over Social MediaContent Creation Strategies to Elevate Your ReachHow is AI Impacting Content Creation Today and in the FutureWhy Being Authentic is the Key to Success in Content CreationPractical Tips on Sourcing and Executing Content IdeasThe Most Common Mistakes in Social Media Marketing
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Frank Sondors is a seasoned sales expert and the Founder and CEO of Salesforge. With over a decade of experience in the sales industry, Frank has honed his skills in helping businesses navigate the complex landscape of sales and distribution. Frank’s company, Salesforge, is at the forefront of this innovation, helping businesses streamline their sales processes and improve their email outreach. Salesforge is also one of the truly most Baltic startups - a company based in Estonia with founders from Latvia and Lithuania. They recently secured half a million in pre-seed funding, but even before that have managed to build their ARR to $1M with a team of just 4 people.
On this episode we talk about:
Sales and B2B Strategies That WorkLeveraging AI in SalesHiring and Evaluating SalespeopleWhat makes a Successful SalespersonEthics in Sales TacticsNavigating the Evolving Sales Landscape==
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Tim Vaino is the co-founder of FFF (Finance Freedom Fellows), an angel investment syndicate club that is now turning into a wealth management platform for the tech crowd. Along with co-founder Akim Arhipov, they are on a mission to help tech entrepreneurs and employees manage their wealth before and after selling their valuable equity. Tim is also an investment manager with Change Ventures.
On this episode we talk about:
Success of FFF so farHow to Get into the Best Early Stage DealsWealth Management for Tech Founders and Employees Before and After LiquidityHow FFF Investment Strategy has Evolved Over TimeLearning from Investing Mistakes==
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Jamie Haerewa is the co-founder and CEO of Agile HRO, a global employer of record service provider and promoter and supporter of distributed teams. With over 15 years of experience in recruitment and HR, Jamie shares practical advice and strategies for companies looking to leverage remote work and navigate the complexities of international employment.
On this episode we talk about:
The Main Challenges of Hiring GloballyOvercoming Legal and Compliance BarriersMaintaining Company Culture in Distributed TeamsManaging Time Zone DifferencesPractical Advice for Remote Termination ProcessesThe Role of AI in Transforming Workplaces==
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Martins Vaivars is the CEO and Co-founder of RivalSense, an AI-based tool designed to help businesses monitor their competitors. He is a serial entrepreneur, this being his fourth company, thus on top of practical AI software building knowledge, Martins also brings plenty of learnings from his previous startups.
On this episode we talk about:
Knowing what the competition is doingDevelopment and validation of productsChallenges and solutions in data management for AIQuality control and error managementBusiness applications of AI insightsLearnings from previous businesses==
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Vytautas Kubilius is the Country Director for Google Baltics, playing a pivotal role in driving Google's mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful within the Baltic region. He is also an angel investor and working with such organizations as Change Ventures, StartupWiseGuys and Vilnius Tech Park in various supporting roles.
On this episode we talk about:
AI Innovations from Big TechResponsible AI DeploymentThe Challenges of Managing Confidential DataCompeting for Talent on a Global ScaleFuture of AI in Startups and EnterprisesEvolution of Google Search with AI==
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Laimonas Noreika is a fintech entrepreneur and one of the leading alternative finance experts in the CEE region. He is the co-founder and CEO of HeavyFinance, a climate technology firm providing sustainable finance and investment solutions for agriculture.
Earlier this year, the company raised a 50mEUR fund to support its mission. In 2015 Laimonas founded a direct lending peer-to-peer platform FinBee, which he successfully exited in 2020.On this episode we talk about:
Building marketplacesDoing business in UkraineLeadership requirements in startups at various stagesManaging various stakeholders on financial marketplacesImpact of Climate change on agriculture business strategiesThe importance of farmers and agriculture sector for the economy and society
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Anna Strubel is the founder of CARA Health, a FemTech startup supporting women in their journey to motherhood. The company recently raised a seed round and is part of a burgeoning wave of FemTech startups. Prior to building CARA, Anna worked over six years as a pediatric nurse, specializing in intensive care for premature and newborn babies, as well as in maternity care for women. She moved to Tallinn during Covid from Germany, and is now building her company there.
On this episode we talk about:
The emergence and potential of FemTechBuilding a femtech companyChallenges for women in tech and startupsTechnological innovations in women’s healthHow to make your company more parent friendly==
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Kaspar Korjus is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Pactum AI - a tech startup that is revolutionizing the world of business negotiations with chat and AI. Walmart, Maersk and other Fortune 500 companies are among its clients! Prior to Pactum, Kaspar was the founding Managing Director of Estonia’s e-Residency.
On this episode we talk about:
How AI can help in business negotiationsThe effect of openAI on the AI industryWhat unique challenges are builders in AI facingHow to tackle adoption and trust issues for AI toolsSelling to Fortune 500 companiesPersonal and organizational use of AIThis episode was recorded Live during Latitude59 2024.
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Jone Vaituleviciute is the managing partner and co-founder of Firstpick, an early-stage VC and accelerator program based in Lithuania and operating across the Baltics. In this episode we decided to focus more on VC as a business. If you are a founder, this is a great chance to learn how the VCs tick. Before starting Firstpick, Jone was a partner at StartupWiseGuys.
On this episode we talk about:
When and why startups should consider VC funding.The importance of local presence and knowledge in early-stage investing.Unique hurdles faced by startups in the Baltic region and how to overcome them.When and why startups should consider accelerator programs.Practical advice on managing funds and financial planning for early-stage companies.Predictions and emerging trends in the VC landscapeCheck out https://firstpick.vc/
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Fabian started podcasting in 2016 when most people didn't know what a podcast was (including 4 out of 5 of his guests). Since then has built the largest platform for tech and startup discussions in Germany. Named among Forbes' 30 under 30, he has accumulated extensive industry expertise from interviewing countless world-class founders and investors.
On this episode we talk about:
Why content creation matters for Founders and InvestorsPrinciples for captivating & effective Content CreationDo’s and Don'ts when building a Personal BrandThings Startups should know when entering the German marketHow Germany & Berlin became a Startup juggernaut in EuropeWhat European Tech ecosystem can learn from Silicon Valley
Checkout Unicorn Bakery Podcast here, Fabian publishes some of his content in English as well > https://www.unicornbakery.de/==
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Anna Andersone and Kristofs Blaus are co-founders of StartSchool, a brand new transformative IT and business education program in Latvia, aimed at nurturing future technology leaders. With a unique curriculum combining comprehensive coding education from Silicon Valley and practical startup skills, the program is designed to produce well-rounded graduates ready to launch their own startups or join tech companies.
Applications for 1st batch are closing May 31, 2024, find out more here > https://www.startschool.org/On this episode we talk about:
What StartSchool is all aboutPractical matters of getting admitted to StartSchoolCombining business and IT curriculum to forge future tech leadersUse of AI in educationChallenges in the current education system and how to overcome them
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Aino Bergius is the CEO of Slush. Having started as a volunteer and working her way up the organization, she is perfectly positioned to share with us what makes Slush the global success we know and love.
For those of you who don’t know, Slush is a conference that brings together founders, investors, and the startup ecosystem to create a positive culture towards entrepreneurship, profile the Nordics as a tech hub, and make venture capital more accessible. It started in 2008 as a gathering of 250 people and has grown into a global movement with thousands of attendees from over 100 different nationalities. Slush is known for its unique culture and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the ecosystem.
The evolution of SlushHow Slush fosters a unique culture of innovation and entrepreneurshipChallenges of organizing large-scale eventsHow to make the most out of Slush as a startup
On this episode we talk about:
Find out more about Slush 2024 here https://slush.org/
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